Indian Chicken With Vegetables (murgh Subji Wala)

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 lbs chicken pieces
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons minced ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch strips
• 3 medium tomatoes, sliced into 1/2-inch wedges
• 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1 tablespoon coriander powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon garam masala

Recipe

• 1 remove skin and all visible fat from chicken; cut small slits into chicken to allow seasoning to penetrate; set aside.
• 2 heat oil in large saucepan; cook chicken pieces over medium-high heat until chicken is opaque, turning frequently, 5-6 minutes.
• 3 remove chicken from pan and set aside.
• 4 add cumin, onion, garlic, turmeric, and ginger to pan; cook stirring constantly until onions are caramelized, about 6-7 minutes.
• 5 add bell pepper, tomato, mushrooms, cayenne pepper, coriander powder and salt, stirring to mix well.
• 6 place chicken in pan, cover, reduce heat, and simmer till chicken is tender, 25-35 minutes.
• 7 remove from heat and sprinkle with garam masala.
• 8 serve with rice, hot breads such as naan or rotis, and vegetable dishes such as chole or saag, and possibly a salad.
• 9 i also like to have fresh chilies and lemon wedges available as condiments also.